DESCENT OF ISHTAR

APRIL 2-5, 1998, Premiere Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada.

Dance of the Seven Veils. Groundbreaking choreography – Middle Eastern movement in Western Contemporary dance format tells the story of the Goddess or Mother of the Universe who travels through seven gates to reach the Lord of Death in the Underworld. She embarks on this journey through seven dreamlike worlds in search of the answer as to why her children must suffer sickness and death. Highly emotional and soul stirring, this choreography has been presented 22 times with some audience members returning for the 5th and 6th time. All who witness this choreography must return.

World Premiere: April 2-5, 1998.
Presented with Oyoun, Walla Zeman, Bambi Saiidi accompanied by live music directed by Dr. George Sawa
Premiere Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada
Sponsored by Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, Laidlaw Foundation, HRDC
Choreography: Yasmina Ramzy
Music Composition/Recording: Richard Feren
Lighting Design: Arun Srinivasan
Costume Design: Jane Graydon
Set Design: Yasmina Ramzy
Running Time: 45 minutes
Cast: 14 female dance artists, one male dance artist, one male actor